Discovering Vintage Signs For Sale
The difference between antique and vintage signs for sale is three fold. The age of a sign is the most well known, followed closely by subject matter, and whether or not it is the original or a reproduction of an original sign. Another difference is the value or cost of the sign. The value of an original pre-war twenty four gage steel porcelain or enameled sign is infinitely higher than a tin reproduction regardless of how perfectly the sign has been reproduced.
The twenty four gage steel signs are very rare today because after WWII ended they were too expensive to make and the advertising companies used tin in its place. They continued to use enamel paints for enhanced color performance. The tin examples are easier to find than their predecessors because more were produced and displayed after the war ended.
Highly sought after campaigns generally are automobile related. These are well known products that have been around long enough to have created a lot of acceptable merchandise. Ford and Chevy are two of the most sought after vehicles that have metal signage that is collectible. Another popular line is coca cola. This was especially true after they introduced the Santa Clause campaign that became so popular and was the beginning of the plump, jolly Santa we know today.
There are many different venues that a sign can be made from. The most durable is metal and the one with the shortest life will be paper. Coca cola has one of widest selections available. They produced wall hangings, push plates for doors, drink trays, clocks and most anything else you can think of. They are part of the popular brand names that are collected in America today.
By far the most popular type of collectible sign is metal. It does not matter if it is a reproduction or an original to many collectors. Over the years metal sign advertising has diminished in popularity amid the barrage of other options available but their charm and artistry never fail to remind us of days gone by.
When you are looking for treasures in the form of a metal sign some of the best places to look are yard sales, thrift stores and flea markets. There is always a chance that you will find something of value in any of these locations. Some of the merchandise can be authenticated and shown to be valuable.
Country stores are sometimes a very good place to find authentic pieces. Many times you can find a sign still on the wall or building from when it was first placed there. You can never go wrong inquiring about it and whether it is for sale or not.
There are many ways to find and collect vintage signs for sale. You can collect items of a specific brand name or car advertising or you can collect whatever catches your eye at a given time. You cannot do it incorrectly and need only remember the space you have to fill and the budget you have to work with.
The twenty four gage steel signs are very rare today because after WWII ended they were too expensive to make and the advertising companies used tin in its place. They continued to use enamel paints for enhanced color performance. The tin examples are easier to find than their predecessors because more were produced and displayed after the war ended.
Highly sought after campaigns generally are automobile related. These are well known products that have been around long enough to have created a lot of acceptable merchandise. Ford and Chevy are two of the most sought after vehicles that have metal signage that is collectible. Another popular line is coca cola. This was especially true after they introduced the Santa Clause campaign that became so popular and was the beginning of the plump, jolly Santa we know today.
There are many different venues that a sign can be made from. The most durable is metal and the one with the shortest life will be paper. Coca cola has one of widest selections available. They produced wall hangings, push plates for doors, drink trays, clocks and most anything else you can think of. They are part of the popular brand names that are collected in America today.
By far the most popular type of collectible sign is metal. It does not matter if it is a reproduction or an original to many collectors. Over the years metal sign advertising has diminished in popularity amid the barrage of other options available but their charm and artistry never fail to remind us of days gone by.
When you are looking for treasures in the form of a metal sign some of the best places to look are yard sales, thrift stores and flea markets. There is always a chance that you will find something of value in any of these locations. Some of the merchandise can be authenticated and shown to be valuable.
Country stores are sometimes a very good place to find authentic pieces. Many times you can find a sign still on the wall or building from when it was first placed there. You can never go wrong inquiring about it and whether it is for sale or not.
There are many ways to find and collect vintage signs for sale. You can collect items of a specific brand name or car advertising or you can collect whatever catches your eye at a given time. You cannot do it incorrectly and need only remember the space you have to fill and the budget you have to work with.
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